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The plot is a version of an earlier Discworld novel, Lords and Ladies, with the predatory elves of that novel being replaced here by suave and deadly vampires, and the tiny kingdom of Lancre being defended by its witches. But plot is the least of Pratchett's appeal, and Carpe Jugulum is loaded with marvellous characters (not least the witches themselves, about whom we learn a deal more here), comic touches and scenes of genius, and even some of the renowned down-to-earth Pratchett wisdom (here about the inner ethical conflicts we all face, and the wrongness of treating people as things). Pratchett's vampires are elegant Bela Lugosi types, and they come up against an unlikely but engaging alliance of witches, blue-skinned pixies like Rob Roy Smurfs, a doubting priest with a boil on his face and a magical house-sized Phoenix in a seamless, completely absorbing and feel-good-about-the- universe mixture. Highly recommended. --Adam Roberts
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The twenty-third Discworld novel, now available in hardback as part of the Discworld Collector's LibraryA beautiful hardback edition of the classic Discworld novelIn this and indeed other lives there are givers and takers. It's safe to say that vampires are very much in the latter camp. They don't have much time for the givers of this world - except perhaps mealtimes - and even less for priests.Mightily Oats has not picked a good time to be a priest.Lancre's newest residents are a thoroughly modern, sophisticated vampire family. They've got style and fancy waistcoats. They're out of the casket and want a bite of the future. But they haven't met the neighbours yet- between them and Lancre stand Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg. And Magrat, who is trying to combine witchcraft and nappies. And young Agnes, although she is really in two minds about everything.Mightily Oats knows he has a prayer, but he wishes he had an axe. They dont have much time for the givers of this world except perhaps mealtimes and even less for priests. Mightily Oats has not picked a good time to be a priest. Lancres newest residents are a thoroughly modern, sophisticated vampire family. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780857524157
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Book Description Condition: New. Mightily Oats has not picked a good time to be a priest. Lancre's newest residents are a thoroughly modern, sophisticated vampire family. They've got style and fancy waistcoats. They're out of the casket and want a bite of the future. But they haven't met the neighbours yet: between them and Lancre stand Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg. Series: Discworld Novels. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: FM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 206 x 38. Weight in Grams: 464. 2016. Hardback. . . . . Seller Inventory # 9780857524157
Book Description Condition: New. Mightily Oats has not picked a good time to be a priest. Lancre's newest residents are a thoroughly modern, sophisticated vampire family. They've got style and fancy waistcoats. They're out of the casket and want a bite of the future. But they haven't met the neighbours yet: between them and Lancre stand Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg. Series: Discworld Novels. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: FM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 206 x 38. Weight in Grams: 464. 2016. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # 9780857524157
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. A beautiful hardback edition of the classic Discworld novelIn this and indeed other lives there are givers and takers. They don't have much time for the givers of this world - except perhaps mealtimes - and even less for priests. Mightily Oats has not picked a good time to be a priest. Seller Inventory # B9780857524157
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